| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| execute |
to do or carry out; to make (something) become a reality. |
| harassment |
behavior that threatens, attacks, or offends another person repeatedly. |
| hurtle |
to move with great speed and often with great noise. |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| psychologist |
a person who is trained in and works in psychology. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| quantify |
to find or express the number or amount of. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |